- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed drink cups on the sides of the ice machine with no lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on wrist of employee engaged in food prep.
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed under cold hold unit in back kitchen and in the corner near the dry storage shelf.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with food product within closed container of turbinado in the back area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed on wall over conveyor toaster.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed in corner of dry storage area where juices are stored.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bag of spinach on counter at 47°F and container of liquid eggs in cold hold unit at 47°F. Staff stated they opened at 7am and products have not been out in use more than 4 hours.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed behind flip top lid on cold hold unit in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed at cold hold unit in back area.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler in back area.
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09/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. Observed fire extinguisher near ice machine in the recharge zone. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
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6/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed food debris on the ceiling and interior door of microwave. **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed food debris in gaskets of reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
- High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed dried hard droppings in two locations: about 12 on shelf beneath drink machine in lobby and about 25 within metal cabinet under handwash sink at front counter. Observed no food products or single service products held within cabinet under handwash sink and observed only closed cases of bulk tea bags on shelf beneath drink machine. This violation must be addressed by Thursday, June 12, 2014. **Warning**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter next to pans of cooling cookies. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. Observed fire extinguisher near ice machine in the recharge zone. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
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6/11/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked plastic containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door reach in cooler in back area not functioning properly and maintaining potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below. Observed exterior thermometer reading 64°F and interior ambient air thermometer reading 68°F. Manager stated he is aware of the problem and has phoned the repair man. Observed potentially hazardous foods being relocated to other working coolers.
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 packages of cut romaine lettuce at 64°F and one open container of hummus at 61°F. Also observed additional unopened case of cut romaine lettuce in cooler. Manager stated that he is aware the cooler is not functioning properly, has phoned the repair man and inspector observed potentially hazardous food products being relocated to other working coolers. Observed manager disposed of hummus.
- High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed at handwash sink at front service counter. Manager stated that the 3 compartment sink had just been set up and they are working on a large catering order and the hot water heater has not had time to recover.
- Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at handwash sink at front counter. Observed hot water reach max temperature of 80°F. Manager stated that they had just filled the compartments at 3 compartment sink and were working on a large catering order and the hot water heater had not had time to recover.
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1/16/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near 3 compartment sink.
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed in back kitchen area over sandwich prep station and toaster.
- Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed bottle of Special K shake and bottled water in reach in cooler in back area over food for establishment use.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed turbinado in gaskets of reach in cooler closest to entry door near drink machine.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs opened in the morning hours prior to inspection at 48°. Liquid eggs were sitting on other items on the top portion of sandwich prep station and not receiving proper cooling circulation. Carton was placed inside bottom and by end of inspection had dropped to 46°. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed fork, scrub brush and sponge stored in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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9/23/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near three compartment sink.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cases of strawberry stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Chinese food container stored in reach in cooler above corn rice mixture.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
- Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of blueberries and strawberries stored on floor in main kitchen area.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in turbonado sugar.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler at main cook line.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Female employee.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tomato slicer hung from edge of hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
- Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Not mounted to wall, resting on floor next to three compartment sink.
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1/17/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ON ICE MACHINE BESIDE FRESH FRUIT.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. LID IN HWS BY MOP SINK.
- Critical - Observed pooled water on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler in back.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. UNDER MAKE TABLE. Repeat Violation.
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8/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN LARGE SUGAR BIN. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. GASKETS ON REACHIN COOLER UNDER MAKE TABLE IN THE BACK.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. TURNED WATER OFF WITH BARE HANDS.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. ON LARGE REACHIN COOLER IN THE BACK.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. ON REACHIN COOLER UNDER MAKE TABLE IN THE BACK.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. ON REACHIN COOLER UNDER MAKE TABLE.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
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6/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced chicken , maketable Corrected On Site.
- Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
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2/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - OBSERVED DRINKS PLACED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE
- OBSERVED HANDLE DOWN IN THE SUGAR
- OBSERVED HANDLE IN WONTONS ON THE MAKE-TABLE AREA
- OBSERVED MOP NOT PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY
- Critical - OBSERVED SCRUB BRUSH IN HANDWASH SINK - CORRECTED ON SITE
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10/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/13/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Lanyards are to long. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
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6/13/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors; office has a functioning toilet.
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 12 seats inside and 18 outside ; 9 seats on license.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - No handwashing signs provided at both handsinks used by food employees.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed equipment in poor repair; cracked shield in ice machine. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken in make table reach in cooler.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; lip of ice machine by door hinge. Repeat Violation.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; racks above three compartment sink.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water pump bottle.
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5/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad in Victory reach in cooler held at 44 F. Ambient air temperature is 43 F. Operator turned down temperature of unit and will monitor.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner; container without handle used as a scoop for whey. Repeat Violation.
- Observed equipment in poor repair; cracked shield in ice machine.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves above three compartment sink for clean equipment are flaking.
- Critical. Observed interior of Victory reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; lip of ice machine by door hinge.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; front counter.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind ice machine.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
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1/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water pump not labeled.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hummus and cheese in Victory reach in cooler.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; Victory two door reach in cooler has thermometer outside that is 10 degrees off.
- Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rubber bracelet worn during food preparation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter behind ice machine dated 4/16/09.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Scoops without handles in use for sugar and soy.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by three compartment sink.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of green liquid.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
- Observed no child labor law poster.
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7/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.ice bin
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.bottom surface of reachin coolers
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.prep area
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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4/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front counter
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.kitchen
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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12/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.
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7/23/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/30/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/31/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/2/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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